For me Ep.6 was simultaneously the best and the worst episode yet.
It was great at the very end to finally give a sense of tangible threat. Something to make you root for the heroes. The big eye in the tower in the films made it all very ominous from the get go, whereas the ‘danger’ has been very slight until now.
Before that, the ‘trap the orcs/humans’ by fire sequence was a little daft… are they strategy-deaf? I found myself making silly little comments to myself internally: if the orcs are allergic to light, how can then carry torches? Obviously I was being silly as it must be sunlight related, but I do see how it can be entertaining to put on a cynical hat!
It got better once the cavalry showed up and there was a bit more muscle to the conflict. Loved Galadriel’s horse dodge moves
I also think the show is successfully bucking this (unfair) criticism that Galadriel is ‘super perfect’ when it’s clear she isn’t supposed to be perceived that way at all. A diplomatic oaf and vengeful to a fault.
The cliffhanger ended it on a strong note. Looking forward to the next one.
I realised this episode why I find the dwarf / Elrond scenes the best - the other plots/arcs are wholly devoid of humour. It helps give characters charm.
